NHA Module 2 Test Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following defense mechanisms is a patient engaging if they state, "The lab must have mixed up the samples. I don't have diabetes?"

Denial

For which of the following is a history of inflammatory bowel disease a risk factor?

Colorectal cancer

In which of the following stages of development is the goal to achieve a balance between concern for the next generation and being self-absorbed?

Generativity vs. stagnation

Which of the following abbreviations is used to indicate a heart attack?

MI

According to the Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list, which of the following should never be abbreviated?

Medication names

Which of the following is a common symptom of depression?

Feelings of hopelessness

Which of the following describes an illness constantly present in a community?

Endemic

Which of the following is an example of a physical stressor on the body?

pollution in the air

Which of the following mental health conditions tend to present as hyperactivity in young males?

ADHD

Which of the following body cavities travels down the midline of the back?

Spinal cavity

Which of the following does the root dermat refer to?

Skin

A patient is told their kidney disease has progressed to the point of dialysis. Which of the following stages of grief is the patient experiencing if they are beginning to explore dietary changes?

Bargaining

Which of the following describes the body's systems and biological processes to maintain stability?

Homeostasis

Which of the following is a bone of the lower extremities?

Metatarsals

Which of the following describes the position of the head to the chest when a person is in the anatomical position?

Superior

Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder leading to changes in the connective tissues of the body especially the joints?

Rheumatoid arthritis

Which of the following is a symptom of shingles?

Blistering rash

Which of the following diseases is a patient referring to if they say, "Lou Gehrig's disease?"

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Which of the following is a helpful accommodation for a patient who has partial vision loss?

Large print materials

Which of the following can be diagnosed during a colonoscopy?

Diverticulosis